Susanna S. (quilt938) reviewed How to Knit a Wild Bikini (Malibu and Ewe, Bk 1) on + 125 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
I enjoyed this book, 1st in a new series. The main romance is funny yet touches on rape/abuse. The heroine's situation had me almost in tears realizing how alone she was. There are a couple of side romances that seem to get tidied up pretty easily. I had hoped for a bit more knitting but oh well! I liked the main couple and will finish this series.
Helpful Score: 3
This is a romance book. It has nothing to do with knitting, which is why I picked it up in the first place. The main character, Nikki, goes into a yarn shop every couple of chapters and interacts with the owner, but that's about it.
Haley M. (haleyknitz) reviewed How to Knit a Wild Bikini (Malibu and Ewe, Bk 1) on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Rating: 3.5
Nikki's bad knee has ended her career as a chef, and she has switched to being a personal cook for a journalist of a very popular men's magazine. Jay Buchanan needs a cook for one month, and no more. He has sworn off women for the rest of the year (due to women being so darn complicated) and is hesitant to hire a female cook. Desperate to get the job and pay the bills, Nikki claims to be a lesbian so he'll hire her and not be worried about his "year-without-women" coming to an end. Jay agrees, as long as she pretends to be his girlfriend to get the clingy girl-next-door to give him some space. Nikki is now a girlfriend-fake-lesbian-chef-with-some-benefits. Emphasis on the some.
Nikki is pretty sure she can handle one month of cooking for a rich, stuck-up, spoiled, gorgeous man, as long as she keeps their relationship strictly professional, and keeps up her facades. But she doesn't take into account the idea of Jay falling in love with her and her falling right back. But Nikki has some ghosts in her closet. Can she let go of them and learn to love Jay?
How to Knit a Wild Bikini was a cute, slightly sappy, yet enjoyable read. The characters were likeabledefinitely likeable, in Jay's caseand the pacing was good. The writing wasn't horrible but it wasn't anything spectacular.
I gave it an extra half a star because it was addicting! I couldn't put it down. The title and cover could have been better, since there was no knit bikini, only the mention of one. I wouldn't read the sequel, but I did enjoy this one.
It was, in some ways, unrealistic. Nikki had a lot of stuff in her past, and her reactions weren't always in line with them. It surprised me how much the author was able to put into this story. There were a lot of little "mini-stories" woven into it it almost felt ridiculous, but then again it was still fun to read. Sometimes, for a summer read, you just need a book that let's you goof off. This is one of them.
There was a fun combination of an untouchable free spirited woman, a stuck-up but slightly desperate sexy man, and hand-painted knitting needles. This one is perfect for an afternoon on a couch with a pair of knitting needles (If you're talented enough to knit and read at the same time. It does take skill.)
Content/Recommendation: Some language and sex. Ages 18+
Nikki's bad knee has ended her career as a chef, and she has switched to being a personal cook for a journalist of a very popular men's magazine. Jay Buchanan needs a cook for one month, and no more. He has sworn off women for the rest of the year (due to women being so darn complicated) and is hesitant to hire a female cook. Desperate to get the job and pay the bills, Nikki claims to be a lesbian so he'll hire her and not be worried about his "year-without-women" coming to an end. Jay agrees, as long as she pretends to be his girlfriend to get the clingy girl-next-door to give him some space. Nikki is now a girlfriend-fake-lesbian-chef-with-some-benefits. Emphasis on the some.
Nikki is pretty sure she can handle one month of cooking for a rich, stuck-up, spoiled, gorgeous man, as long as she keeps their relationship strictly professional, and keeps up her facades. But she doesn't take into account the idea of Jay falling in love with her and her falling right back. But Nikki has some ghosts in her closet. Can she let go of them and learn to love Jay?
How to Knit a Wild Bikini was a cute, slightly sappy, yet enjoyable read. The characters were likeabledefinitely likeable, in Jay's caseand the pacing was good. The writing wasn't horrible but it wasn't anything spectacular.
I gave it an extra half a star because it was addicting! I couldn't put it down. The title and cover could have been better, since there was no knit bikini, only the mention of one. I wouldn't read the sequel, but I did enjoy this one.
It was, in some ways, unrealistic. Nikki had a lot of stuff in her past, and her reactions weren't always in line with them. It surprised me how much the author was able to put into this story. There were a lot of little "mini-stories" woven into it it almost felt ridiculous, but then again it was still fun to read. Sometimes, for a summer read, you just need a book that let's you goof off. This is one of them.
There was a fun combination of an untouchable free spirited woman, a stuck-up but slightly desperate sexy man, and hand-painted knitting needles. This one is perfect for an afternoon on a couch with a pair of knitting needles (If you're talented enough to knit and read at the same time. It does take skill.)
Content/Recommendation: Some language and sex. Ages 18+
Earlene S. (DESERTMOM) reviewed How to Knit a Wild Bikini (Malibu and Ewe, Bk 1) on + 167 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I really enjoyed this book. Being a knitter myself I could relate to what they were talking about. Can't wait to read the next one in this series.
Rachel B. (rachelsbooks) -
Helpful Score: 2
First in a trilogy of books by Ms. Ridgway. We get to meet many of the main playes in the books to come and watch the ups and downs of true love bloom between Nikki and Jay.... It deffinately doesn't come easy, and it doesn't even come quick, but this hot little chef manages to cook up her own recipe for eternal happiness within the pages of this great story.
Patti I. (craftypatti) reviewed How to Knit a Wild Bikini (Malibu and Ewe, Bk 1) on + 146 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This was the first book I have read by Christie Ridgway. It was a nice read. Perfect summer reading.
It is the 1st in the Malibu & Ewe series.
Would recommend.
It is the 1st in the Malibu & Ewe series.
Would recommend.
Helpful Score: 1
I really liked this book. It's got more meat to it than most romances. The heroine has valid reasons to protect her heart. More than the typical "men are jerks" reasons offered to the point of cliche in most romances. I like the way the author keeps the book fun while dealing with the serious issues in the heroine's past. She's one tough cookie and I love the repartee between the heroine and the hero.
I'm ordering the second book today, and maybe after that, more from this author.
I'm ordering the second book today, and maybe after that, more from this author.
Beverly L. (bevychap) reviewed How to Knit a Wild Bikini (Malibu and Ewe, Bk 1) on + 151 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This book started out different, cute, funny. I was really rooting for the quirky personal chef of a fictional "Hef Jr" men's magazine editor. Somewhere in the middle it slowed wayyyy down. In fact, it wasn't going anywhere at all. No conflict, no twists and turns. Just one beach scene after another. Yawn. I didn't make it to the end.
Jeanne I. (copycat) reviewed How to Knit a Wild Bikini (Malibu and Ewe, Bk 1) on + 68 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I just finished this book and it's sequel. I admit it took a little time to get into it, but maybe it was me. Once into it, I thoroughly enjoyed it. It is a spirited
story, the characters are sharp and the story moves quickly. I read it in a day
and I am trying to track down the next one. There are three. The love scenes are
vivid not gentle but I like that sometimes.
story, the characters are sharp and the story moves quickly. I read it in a day
and I am trying to track down the next one. There are three. The love scenes are
vivid not gentle but I like that sometimes.
Dawn M. (Widow53) reviewed How to Knit a Wild Bikini (Malibu and Ewe, Bk 1) on + 161 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
With a bum knee, Nikki's days of restaurant work are numbered, so she's set her sights on becoming a private chef. But her trial run with magazine editor Jay Buchana comes with some strange conditions-like pretending to be his girlfriend.
Somewhat predictable with some unusual twists to the plot. Al in all, a good book to take to the beach!
Somewhat predictable with some unusual twists to the plot. Al in all, a good book to take to the beach!
A very enjoyable read! Love Christe Ridgway's writing style & will read more of her books.
Naomi L. (MaxieCat) reviewed How to Knit a Wild Bikini (Malibu and Ewe, Bk 1) on + 261 more book reviews
Book one of Ridgway's "Malibu and Ewe" series which seems to be about three sisters linked by an anonymous sperm donor. This book was okay- definitely a quick read with a good romance. Chef Nikki Carmichael has to give up restaurant work due to a bad knee. She takes on the job of personal chef to magazine editor Jay Buchanan. Jay's reputation as a playboy is threatened as he falls for Nikki. But he must break down her walls as well.
Not good.
